Lady in Red
Chris de Burgh Lyrics


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I've never seen you looking so lovely as you did tonight
I've never seen you shine so bright, mhm-hmm
I've never seen so many men ask you if you wanted to dance
They're looking for a little romance, given half a chance
And I have never seen that dress you're wearing
Or the highlights in your hair that catch your eyes
I have been blind
The lady in red
Is dancing with me, cheek to cheek
There's nobody here, it's just you and me
It's where I want to be
But I hardly know this beauty by my side
I'll never forget the way you look tonight

I've never seen you looking so gorgeous as you did tonight
I've never seen you shine so bright, you were amazing
I've never seen so many people want to be there by your side
And when you turned to me and smiled, you took my breath away
I have never had such a feeling
Such a feeling of complete and utter love, as I do tonight

Lady in red
Is dancing with me, cheek to cheek
There's nobody here, it's just you and me
It's where I want to be
But I hardly know this beauty by my side
I'll never forget the way you look tonight

I never will forget the way you look tonight
The lady in red, the lady in red
The lady in red, my lady in red





I love you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Chris de Burgh's song The Lady in Red are a portrayal of a man who is dazzled by the beauty of a lady adorned in a red dress. The first verse expresses the man's awe as he sees the lady, who has never looked lovelier before. He has never seen her shining so bright, and there are so many men asking her to dance, hoping for a chance to woo her. He admits that he has been blind to the lady's beauty and expresses amazement at the highlights in her hair that catch his eyes.


The chorus sees the lady dancing with the man, cheek to cheek, with nobody around except them. He admits that he hardly knows the beauty by his side, but he wants to be there, where it is just him and her. He is taken aback by the lady's smile, which takes his breath away. The second verse is a continuation of the man's adoration for the lady in red. He proclaims that he has never seen her looking so gorgeous, and she is amazing. The song concludes with a repetition of the chorus, with the man professing his love for the lady in red, whom he will never forget.


Line by Line Meaning

I've never seen you looking so lovely as you did tonight
You look more beautiful than ever before


I've never seen you shine so bright, mhm-hmm
You radiate joy and happiness


I've never seen so many men ask you if you wanted to dance
Many people are drawn to you and want to be near you


They're looking for a little romance, given half a chance
Others see you as a romantic prospect and are interested in being with you


And I have never seen that dress you're wearing
I've never seen you wear that particular dress before


Or the highlights in your hair that catch your eyes
I'm noticing subtle details about your appearance


I have been blind
I haven't fully appreciated your beauty until now


The lady in red Is dancing with me, cheek to cheek There's nobody here, it's just you and me It's where I want to be But I hardly know this beauty by my side I'll never forget the way you look tonight
We're dancing together, and even though we don't really know each other, I'm enjoying being near you and will always remember this moment


I've never seen you looking so gorgeous as you did tonight
You look stunning tonight


You were amazing
You're incredibly impressive and wonderful


I've never seen so many people want to be there by your side
Many people want to spend time with you and be around you


And when you turned to me and smiled, you took my breath away
Your smile is incredibly beautiful and moving


I have never had such a feeling
I'm experiencing a profound feeling of love and connection


Such a feeling of complete and utter love, as I do tonight
I'm feeling an intense and all-encompassing love for you tonight


I never will forget the way you look tonight
I'll always remember how beautiful you looked tonight


The lady in red, the lady in red The lady in red, my lady in red
You're the woman in the red dress that everyone is talking about


I love you
I have deep feelings of love for you




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Tratore, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Chris De Burgh

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@user-qz2og2iw5o

my French wife who was dying of breast cancer came to me one afternoon in a red dress and as your song says she looked amazing and absolutely beautiful. She passed away in 1996 but everytime I hear your song I think her her and I still get emotional hearing it and I will never forget this wonderful that brings a tear to my eyes. Thank you for writting and singing probably the only song in my life that I can remember. I am now age 86........Thanks again

@danielacastro3443

Ela está olhando por você em algum lugar bem melhor ❤

@user-ew8gt6oq9u

Просто в этой песне очень много любви!

@user-um9jh2ds6u

Так быстротечно время ,но все что остается вечным это Любовь!

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@robertorrom8712

My lovely wife of 40 years just passed away. This was our song, whenever I heard it I would find her, take her in my arms and dance away. I miss you my love, you were my lady in red!

@davidr1620

My heart breaks for you. God bless you. Life is brilliantly wonderful beyond imagination, but it is also extremely cruel at times. It’s a universal fact almost everyone experiences at some point.

I’m truly sorry.

@wikip6891

Tak bardzo panu współczuję 😥, żona zawsze będzie blisko Pana..

@robertorrom8712

Thank you@@davidr1620

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